Amber Murphy

Sprawling across 106 acres in the heart of Dallas, the Dallas Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 29

Texas is full of wide-open spaces, but some state parks take that feeling to a whole new level.…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 29

Plano just snagged the top spot as the best place to live in Texas, and honestly, it’s not…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 29

Long stretches of Texas highway can leave you craving more than just fuel for your car. Sometimes you…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 29

Tucked away on Fountain Avenue in Bryan, The Feed Barn doesn’t look like much from the outside, but…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 29

Texas isn’t just cowboys and oil fields. Scattered across the state are charming small towns where nature takes…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 29

River Oaks Donuts on Westheimer Road has turned Houston breakfast runs into full-blown Instagram photo shoots. This isn’t…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 29

Along the Texas Gulf Coast, some of the best meals happen in the most unexpected places. Bait shops…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 29

Metro Diner OC on West Davis Street serves up the kind of comfort food that keeps locals coming…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 29

Texas stretches out like a giant playground filled with hidden caves, rocket ships, real dinosaur tracks, and places…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 28

Sandra Bullock is one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses, but she also has a sweet side hustle right…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 28

Texas highways get all the glory, but the real magic happens when you veer off onto those lesser-known…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 28

Forget everything you thought you knew about Michelin-star dining in Houston. BCN Taste & Tradition isn’t housed in…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 28

Sometimes the best weekends happen when you slow down and skip the crowded tourist spots. Texas has dozens…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 28

Every Saturday morning in Taylor, something special happens on Main Street. Neighbors catch up over fresh produce, local…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 28

Texas knows how to do seafood right, especially when you’re talking about Gulf Coast catches served up fresh…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 28

Matagorda sits at the edge of Texas where the Colorado River meets the Gulf, and if you blink…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 28

Texas has always had a complicated relationship with Mexican food. Some folks argue the state does it better…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 28

In Dickinson, Hillman’s Seafood & Fish House has been a longtime Gulf Coast favorite, serving generations of locals…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 28

Standing in line for an hour might sound crazy, but some Texas restaurants serve food so incredible that…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 27

In the heart of Kerrville, a charming restaurant serves up more than great food—it also comes with a…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 27

There’s something magical about walking into a soul food buffet where the steam rises from warming trays filled…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 27

Located on Franklin Avenue in downtown Waco, Splendid Oaks Chocolates & Ice Cream stands out with a sweet…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 27

Texas stretches across 268,000 square miles of wildly different terrain, which means a single weekend drive can take…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 27

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse on Westheimer Road has been serving Houston since the Pappas family opened its doors, and…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 27

There’s something special about a perfectly baked pie that makes people willing to drive an hour or more…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 27

Hidden in the Davis Mountains of West Texas sits a stunning piece of history that most travelers zoom…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 27

Breakfast tacos are practically a religion in Texas, and folks take their morning ritual seriously. At certain legendary…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 27

Set in the Texas Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio, Wimberley has the kind of laid-back charm…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 27